Thankful Thursday # 8

It's been a while since we've done this, boys and girls, and I feel I've become a bit rusty. Never fear, it's time for another go! Here's this today's blessings:

1. My job. For the last few weeks I've seen people I love being drained of all their energy because conditions at the workplace are unsustainable on so many levels. So I'm really, really grateful that my job is very much a happy place for me.
2. Vegetarian days. For the second time in a month I've had a bit of a vegetarian phase without actually realising it until I was well into it. This makes me feel extraordinarily happy. Who knew the person that could barely tolerate a few leaves of lettuce on her plate and that had to make an effort to eat a piece of fruit a week could spend almost a full week on fruit and veg and giving up chocolate? Which brings me to the next item...
3. My Lent challenge. I'm not a religious person (even though I was raised catholic) but I'm a sucker for challenges (sometimes it's even the only way to get me to do things I'm not particularly excited about). And I'm well proud to say that 30 days into it and I have not broken my promise yet. Hurrah, this would call for a treat, except that would sort of defeat the purpose... Damn it!
4. The personal pampering time I had for myself last night. I've been feeling really, really tired and drained of energy (that's lack of proper sleep and a few busy weekends for you) and yesterday I decided to make the most of my time alone in the house. I did my workout, tidied up and then went to bed at 7:35. And for about 90 minutes I read my book, drank my tea, listened to French music on my laptop and did some stitching, all of it done in the comfort of our bed. It was utter bliss and I'm feeling so much more energised now!
5. Daffodils. Tis the season to see the roads all peppered with white and yellow and it's absolutely lovely. It's the coming of Spring (although someone bring the good tidings upstairs, because I don't think anyone from the sky department has heard of it yet, what with all the cloudy weather we've been having) and everything looks so much prettier and brighter. All we need now is a bit of sunshine and more warmth.

And here we are! Same time next week?